Franklin Middle School vs Lowell Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Lowell Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
| Measure | Franklin Middle School Wheaton, Illinois | Lowell Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 670 | #562 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2559 of 15,369 | #19205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 525 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 58.5).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Franklin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 30.4%).
- •Lowell Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 283.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Middle School better than Lowell Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle School ranks higher (73.9 vs 58.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Franklin Middle School and Lowell Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Middle School: 525. Lowell Elem School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Middle School and Lowell Elem School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Middle School is 68th of 670 and Lowell Elem School is 562nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).